Protein Jalapeno Ranch Dressing / Dip (CC)

 

Protein Jalapeno  Ranch Dressing

Jalapeño ranch has a simple list of ingredients with amazing fresh flavor with a perfectly creamy (non gritty) consistency. It is seasoned to perfection and better than any store-bought dressing. It also keeps really well in the refrigerator for up to a week and only gets better with time as the flavors meld.

Serves 4

Ingredients: 

Jalapeno Ranch Dressing:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 4 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, Seeded and chopped (2 Tbsp)
• 2 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions: 

• Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth. 

Serve Jalapeño Ranch Dip with or on:

• Mexican salad
• Burrito bowls
• Caesar Salad – for a twist on classic Caesar

• Fresh vegetables
• Tortilla Chips
• Potato Wedges
• Quesadillas or taquitos
• Drizzle as a Sauce over:
• Shrimp Fajitas or Chicken Fajitas
• Fish Tacos
• Nachos
• Grilled Shrimp

Macros:

• Makes 1 cups - 4 servings. Macros are PER serving.
• Calories: 57 cal | Net Carbs: 4g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 2 g 
• Source:  
  https://natashaskitchen.com/jalapeno-ranch-recipe/

Protein Coleslaw Salad - Buffalo Chicken (CC)

 

Protein Coleslaw Buffalo Ranch

Creamy, tangy, and bursting high protein, super filling, ridiculously easy and perfect for summer lunches 👏🏼

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

• 13 oz cooked grilled chicken (hot or cold)
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper
• 2 cups Cole slaw mix
• juice of 1-2 fresh limes
• Optional - 1/3 cup chopped scallions and cilantro.
• Optional - side of Bleu cheese dressing to drizzle on top (not included in macros)
• Optional - crush GF tortillas on top right before eating for additional crunch. (not included in macros)

Instructions: 

• Add cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper into a blender and Mix until smooth. 
• Add cooked chicken (hot or cold) to the slaw mix. Mix in the sauce to coat. 
• Drizzle Bleu cheese dressing and top with crushed GF tortillas chips if using. 
• Fresh squeeze of lime juice on top and enjoy!

Macros:

• Makes 2 cups - 2 servings. Macros are PER serving.
• Calories: 435 cal | Net Carbs: 6g | Protein: 68 g | Fat: 13 g 
• Source: IG: 
  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSf11lRDdj/